India, with its diverse topography and numerous hill ranges spread across the vast subcontinent, offers a myriad of hiking trails. The best trekking places in India range from icy deserts to tropical rain forests and from soaring Himalayan peaks to rolling meadows.

Here’s a month-wise guide to the best options of adventure trekking in India. Have a look before you plan an adventurous holiday in India.

January: Dodital Winter Trek

Dodital is one of the best trekking places in India for those who love snow but are new to the trekking hobby. The adventure treks to these snow-capped mountains involve camping around the beautiful Dodi lake – a lake that holds a reputation for its Himalayan Golden Mahseer Fish – and hikes through oak woods, pines, & rhododendron forests.

February: Chadar Trek

Those looking for some high on adventure trekking trips in India must head to Ladakh in winter. Of all the winter adventure treks that one can opt for in this region, the Chadar Trek is the most challenging one. The trekking adventure involves walking on a sheet of ice that is formed when the temperature falls to as low as – 35° Celsius.

March: Chopta Chandrashila Winter Trek

Some of the adventure treks in Indian Himalayas take to you to some high altitude religious places. One such trekking adventure is the Chopta Chandrashila winter trek that involves a hike to the highest Shiva temple. Other attractions include Deoria Tal Lake and remote villages nestled in the backdrop of the Chopta Valley. Himalayan Monal, Hill Prinia, Golden Eagle, and Lammergeier are some of the birds that one will come across on this adventurous hike.

April: Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha is one of the best trekking places in north India. The trekking adventure through the enchanting forest goes on to the snow-covered lands in Uttarakhand. And then there are pretty campsites surrounded by giant pines.

May: Lamayuru – Alchi Trek

Lamayuru and Alchi are among the best trekking places in India for those who want a short & easy trek in the scenic hills of Ladakh. And the chance to interact with the inhabitants of the remotest villages and an option to visit a large number of monasteries en route makes this trekking adventure all the more delightful.

June: Roopkund Trek

The moderately challenging trek to Roopkund takes you through easy & hard routes to the the beautiful Skeleton Lake atop the hill. Here, you can enjoy 360-degree views of the snow-clad Himalayas and camp under the stars. Ranked among the best trekking places in north India,

July: Valley Of Flowers Trek

There is a reason as to why UNESCO listed the long-unexplored Valley of Flowers among the world heritage sites. The green valley with numerous patches of vivid-colored flowers surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains is even considered to be the abode of the fairies by the locals. And like all beautiful things, this too is hard to get to. And in case you’re up for this trekking adventure, read through the all-inclusive guide for the trek to Valley of Flowers in order to plan it better.

August: Spiti Valley Trek

If not the best, Spiti Valley is definitely one of the best trekking places in India. The moderately challenging Spiti Valley trek involves strenuous walks through the difficult mountain paths. But the beauty and the experience of staying with the locals makes the effort totally worth-it.

September: Zanskar Trek

Zanskar is one of the most popular trekking places in India and offers numerous adventure treks. While Chadar trek is a very challenging adventure, there are easy trails like the trek from Padum to Darcha that can be done in Ladakh. This trek also includes, among other attractions, a walk through the Kargil region.

October: Singalila Sandakphu Winter Trek

There are very few adventure trekking trips in India that offer views of some of the tallest peaks in the world. And the trekking adventure to Sandakphu lets you see not one, but four such mountains – Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse. And the lucky ones may even be able to spot red pandas and Tragopan.

November: Har Ki Dun Winter Trek

None of the adventure treks is so steeped in mythology as the one to the so-called Valley of Gods. One of the best trekking places in India, Har ki Dun offers splendid views of the snow-capped mountains and tiny villages with unique Himachali architecture.

December: Nag Tibba Winter trek

A journey for camping & trekking in Nag Tibba is one of the best adventure trekking trips in India. The pilgrimage to the temple of Nag Deva (or Snake God) is a perfect winter trekking adventure that even the amateurs can take up.